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Meet and Greet Session with Japan Dyslexia Society and Dylexia Association of Sarawak

Jun 26, 2018

Special Education Unit Ministry of Education received a visit from five delegations from NPO EDGE – Japan Dyslexia Society and Dyslexia Association of Sarawak as part of raising awareness on dyslexia in Brunei Darussalam and exchanging thoughts and knowledge on education system geared toward dyslexics. The greet and meet session was held at Special Education Unit Headquarters at Kampong Pintu Malim.

The delegation, led by founder and Chairperson Eiko Todo was accompanied by President of Sarawak Dyslexia Association President Ong Puy Hoon.

The session was chaired by Education Officer of the Specialized Support Services - Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) of the Special Education Unit Hajah Aminah binti Haji Lamin. During the session, nine students from various schools and colleges participated as they shared their experiences and issues and how they encountered dyslexia during study.

Delegates from Japan Dyslexia Society and Dyslexia Association of Sarawak in a group photo with students and parents

One of the student showcasing his talent to the delegate

Also present was Deputy Head at the SEU Dr Mona Aliana binti Dato Paduka Haji Alimin, officers as well as parents.

In an interview with the Bulletin, Hajah Aminah shared that the visit was part of preparation for the upcoming ‘Asia Pacific Dyslexia Festival 2018 – Global Citizenship, Diversity and Identity – Dyslexia in Asia Pacific’ which will be held in Japan in December.

The project is aimed at raising awareness and to spread educational support and to network between dyslexics, researchers as well as parents from all over Asia Pacific and Japan. The project is a step forward to the World Dyslexia Forum 2020, scheduled to take place in Okayama, Japan.

The Ministry of Education also scheduled a meeting between the ministry and the delegation to exchange thoughts on current laws and policies and on the general education system including for students with dyslexia.

Original source: https://borneobulletin.com.bn/seu-hosts-japan-delegation-to-discuss-dyslexia/